How to pronounce curfews
Say it like KUR-fyooz. Curfews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝfjuz/KUR-fyooz
UK British/ˈkɜːfjuːz/KUR-fyooz
- KUR
- fyooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curfews pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fyoozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of curfews
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-fyooz.
What does curfews mean?
noun
- plural of curfew How to pronounce curfew
Questions about saying curfews
How do you pronounce curfews?
Say KUR-fyooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝfjuz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curfews?
Curfews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · fyooz.
Is curfews pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɜːfjuːz/ (KUR-fyooz).